About the Author

Rick Leinecker is a seasoned developer with 21 years of experience. Included in his list of jobs are director of technology for IntraCorp, senior software engineer for MCI's Digital Imaging Division, senior software engineer for Landmark Communications, and professor at Rockingham Community College.

Rick has written more than a dozen books on the subject of programming and hundreds of magazine articles. He's written more than 12 frontline entertainment programs such as Trump Castle and The Cardinal of the Kremlin. He also provides ASP.NET training around the country for shows such as VSLive.

Besides the technical side, Rick does a lot of music. He plays the French horn, trumpet, guitar, and bass; he sings in a number of groups; and he can even be seen on stage acting in musicals such as Bye Bye Birdie.